At a Glance
Median Income
$44,029
$27,105 per capita
Home Value
$154,600
Zillow: $327,703
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
14.7% smoking rate
How Dentsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dentsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dentsville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dentsville residents earn a median household income of $44,029 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,105. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,736 business establishments, including 920 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dentsville is $154,600 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,703. Median rent is $1,145/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
22.8% of adults in Dentsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dentsville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population15,396
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density2,308/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,029
Per Capita$27,105
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$37,438M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,600
Rent$1,145
Ownership37.5%
Zillow$327,703
Housing Units7,848
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation233 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations68
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Dentsville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 920 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.